Our room was clean, comfortable, and had that great old-New-Orleans feel, with lush fabrics and thick upholstery. The Carousel Bar was a delight, I wish I had stayed longer and taken a few more trips around the bar! The rooftop pool is beautiful but very crowded - we were there in July and at times it was hard to get a chair around the pool, or a seat near the rooftop bar. However, when we did, it was a beautiful view and very relaxing. The workout room is also on the roof, with gorgeous views and enough workout equipment that you will find something you like. The staff was always friendly and helpful. We parked a car and used it several times for day trips - be sure to call down before you leave your room, so that the car is ready when you get there and you'll have no wait! Being on Royal Street had us just close enough to the craziness of Bourbon, without the noise and dirt of staying on bourbon. Plus, Royal St. is a charming street full of antique shops and a great Beignet shop just a block away, so you really can't get a better location in the Quarter. I absolutely loved this hotel and recommend it to anyone visiting the Quarter.

I arrived at 9am given a change in flight. I explained to the manager I understood that check in was not until 3pm. He told me I was in luck, and there was a no-show the night before. He smiled, checked me in. I really appreciated the service, and warmth I received after a very difficult traveling experience.

Lugo from Chicago, IL

The Whitney Hotel is located in the Central Business District, close to Bourbon St, and Jackson Square, and the streetcar …More

third time staying here and will be back. Class operation, beautiful hotel, rooftop pool and restaurant a plus. Main restaurant the rib room excellent. Lobby bar great for a quiet drink (a rarity in N.O.)

ejm1 from PA

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is in the center of the vibrant French Quarter, a 5-minute walk from the banks of the Mississippi …More

We loved this hotel and had an amazing stay. It has an amazing location in the French Quarter so it was easily within walking distance after a night out on Bourbon Street. It is also close to all your New Orleans checklist, Jackson Square, Cafe Du Monde, Muriels, Central Market, etc.... Short walking distance from the streetcars too! Super clean and the bar was amazing! A special shout out to the bartender, Steven, who was a doll and would be my number one reason for coming back to Bourbon Orleans! I don't know if it says too much about the time we spent but we both got going away hugs from our bartender. Keep him!!

New Orleans, Louisiana Hotel Guide

Choosing a hotel in New Orleans is like choosing a delectable pastry in a French bakery: all beautifully detailed, sweetly nuanced, and beyond enticing. It is truly a delightful task that only increases anticipation of a trip to the Crescent City.

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For the full flavor of the French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, several iconic hotels present historic, authentic experiences, steeped in curious detail warmed by Southern hospitality. The Hotel Monteleone, set like a diamond in the center of the Vieux Carré, is in its sixth generation of family ownership, continuing traditions for a pampered stay in New Orleans. Elaborately detailed from the entry and lobby, to the Carousel Bar and rooftop pool and spa, it is a French Quarter highlight.

The Roosevelt is another very popular high-end New Orleans hotel, with its Guerlain Spa, the Sazerac Bar, the famous Blue Room, and its Ramos Gin Fizz cocktails. Several smart boutique hotels, small inns, and reliably good chains provide convenient French Quarter hotel stays.

Nestled next to the convention center and the heart of the city, a New Orleans hotel stay in the French Quarter makes perfect sense, but hotels do exist in the Arts/Warehouse District, a short walk from the French Quarter, at a fraction of the price. The Garden District, about a 10-minute drive from the French Quarter, also offers boutique inns fashioned from graceful mansions in an upscale neighborhood at an affordable hotel price point.

Hotels in New Orleans

Let the good times roll in "The Big Easy"! Known for the unbridled revelry of its Mardi Gras celebrations, its role in musical history as the birthplace of jazz, and its unique blend of European, Caribbean, and African cultures, the city of New Orleans, LA, remains one of the most popular travel destinations in the U.S. If you're planning on visiting New Orleans for the first time, you are in for a truly unique experience and memories that will last you a lifetime. From its savory Creole cuisine to its pervasive Voodoo vibes, New Orleans has a feel all its own. Grab a shrimp po'boy from a street-side shop in the French Quarter and take a stroll down historic Bourbon Street. Then, head over to Frenchmen Street in Faubourg Marigny for some of New Orleans's best live music or take a ride in a streetcar and feast your eyes on the beautiful and iconic townhouses characteristic of the city's Spanish- and French-influenced architecture. If you're looking for a thrilling vacation in an eccentric city completely unlike any other, look no further than New Orleans! Hotels and other accommodations are just a click away right now on Travelocity. We'll save you money by finding you the best deals on cheap hotels in New Orleans.

French Quarter

Tourists from all over the world routinely find themselves bewitched by the charms of the French Quarter. Also known simply as "The Quarter," it is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans, and the district was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. Despite its name, the French Quarter is home to historic buildings that were largely built during a period of Spanish rule in the 1700s, and these structures bear more resemblance to Spanish colonial architecture than to anything French. Many tourists make their way to the French Quarter's infamous Bourbon Street every year to enjoy some Mardi Gras debauchery.

Other Attractions

Once you've had your fill of the French quarter, you can take a trip to The National World War II Museum on Magazine Street in the Warehouse District to learn more about America's role in the war. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the museum contains artifacts relating to World War II, including everything from old letters and photographs to authentic uniforms, weapons, and vehicles from the era. If you're not in town for New Orleans's legendary festival season, fear not! You can still get a taste of the Mardi Gras magic by visiting Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World. Not a museum but a functional workshop where artists spend each day constructing floats for upcoming parades, Mardi Gras World is an impressive spectacle rivaled only by the festival that lends it its name. Guided tours of the facility are offered every 30 minutes, seven days a week.

Mardi Gras

Every year in late winter, tourists flock to New Orleans for parades, masked balls, and various other forms of entertainment celebrating Mardi Gras. If you visit at this time of year, you and your family can enjoy the major parades that start uptown and run along Canal Street. As people gather to watch, colorful characters on brightly decorated floats throw strings of plastic beads and small toys to the crowds below. If you'd prefer, you can find slightly rowdier celebrations of Mardi Gras taking place on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.

Live Jazz

Why not enjoy a night of live music in the city known as the birthplace of jazz? Frenchmen Street in Faubourg Marigny is the hub of the New Orleans music scene, and popular clubs like The Blue Nile, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, and Apple Barrel are great places to catch live jazz bands and solo acts every night of the week. You'll meet an eclectic mix of locals and travelers from all over the world, and you might just end up dancing the night away.

Barataria Bay

If you enjoy fishing, you can take a boat out into Barataria Bay for a reasonable price. Once the base of operations for notorious French pirate Jean Lafitte, the marshy bay is now the crux of the surrounding Barataria Country's thriving shrimp industry. There are a number of packages available from charter companies that will take you and your family or friends out into the bay on a fully equipped boat with an experienced captain who can give you pointers and may even clean your catch upon your return to port. For a fishing excursion you'll never forget, there's no place like New Orleans.

Museums

Maybe you're in the mood for something a bit more low-key. The New Orleans Museum of Art is home to an astounding collection of French and American artwork and is considered one of the top art museums in the south. Open Tuesday through Saturday, New Orleans's oldest art institution is a great place for quiet contemplation. Those who appreciate art should also consider visiting the Contemporary Arts Center. Located in the Warehouse District, the arts center houses daring exhibits in the visual and performing arts from both local and internationally known artists.

When to Go

The most popular time to visit the city of New Orleans is the festival season, roughly from February to May. The weather is generally milder during these months. But travelers interested in a vacation during peak season shouldn't put off booking their hotels. New Orleans is a prime destination for tourists at this time of year, and vacancies tend to disappear rapidly. You can beat the crowds by going in December and January, when the weather is still comfortable, or you can buy tickets for a summer or fall trip. Be aware, however, that summer and fall in New Orleans can be oppressively hot and humid and hurricanes are also a possibility during these seasons. On the other hand, the quieter seasons of summer and fall are an opportunity for some of the best prices on New Orleans hotels. New Orleans has something to offer no matter what time of year you go, and getting there is a snap with Travelocity. Book your hotel online now!

Visiting New Orleans

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